Kingsgrave

Item: Kingsgrave
Rating: 66
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-08

Summary

Appealing pixel art and satisfying character progression.
Nostalgic Zelda/Metroidvania-like gameplay experience.
Good value for its price.
Lacks guidance and clear direction for players.
Underdeveloped story and unengaging puzzles.
Clunky and unenjoyable combat system.

Categories

MetroidvaniaAction RPGExplorationPuzzle SolvingResource ManagementBase BuildingSingle-player Story

Reviews (sample size): 213
Helpful reviews: 86%
Unhelpful reviews: 14%
Protest reviews: 0%

66%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
34%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 305
Negative points: 325
Gameplay points: 105
Perf. points: 15
Rec. points: 133
Misc points: 22

Point	Description	Importance
Appealing pixel art, satisfying progression Description The game features appealing pixel art, a satisfying sense of progression, and rewarding exploration. Players found the world engaging, with well-designed puzzles and a good balance of challenge and relaxation. The game effectively blends familiar elements with its own unique style. Importance 95%	The game features appealing pixel art, a satisfying sense of progression, and rewarding exploration. Players found the world engaging, with well-designed puzzles and a good balance of challenge and relaxation. The game effectively blends familiar elements with its own unique style.	95%
Nostalgic, Zelda/Metroidvania-like experience Description The game is often compared to Metroidvania and Zelda-style games, with some reviewers noting similarities to Graveyard Keeper and Dark Souls. It offers a nostalgic feel and a classic sensibility. Importance 67%	The game is often compared to Metroidvania and Zelda-style games, with some reviewers noting similarities to Graveyard Keeper and Dark Souls. It offers a nostalgic feel and a classic sensibility.	67%
Well-balanced and engaging puzzles Description The puzzles are well-designed, striking a balance between being engaging and not overly difficult. Players found them logical and interconnected, leading to satisfying 'aha' moments without requiring excessive time or effort. Importance 26%	The puzzles are well-designed, striking a balance between being engaging and not overly difficult. Players found them logical and interconnected, leading to satisfying 'aha' moments without requiring excessive time or effort.	26%
Good value for the price Description Many reviewers felt the game was worth its price, especially when purchased on sale. The short length is acceptable given the low price, and the game provides a good playtime-to-price ratio. Importance 18%	Many reviewers felt the game was worth its price, especially when purchased on sale. The short length is acceptable given the low price, and the game provides a good playtime-to-price ratio.	18%
Blends puzzles, combat, exploration Description The game blends puzzle-solving, combat, and exploration elements, with a vast world to explore and a liked region-capturing mechanic. Combat is initially tricky but becomes easier as the player acquires new weapons and upgrades. Importance 15%	The game blends puzzle-solving, combat, and exploration elements, with a vast world to explore and a liked region-capturing mechanic. Combat is initially tricky but becomes easier as the player acquires new weapons and upgrades.	15%
Varied weapons and upgrade system Description The game features a varied arsenal of weapons designed for different types of enemies, and the hero can be upgraded by acquiring new weapons and enhancing stats. Importance 6%	The game features a varied arsenal of weapons designed for different types of enemies, and the hero can be upgraded by acquiring new weapons and enhancing stats.	6%
Short, fast-paced with fast travel Description The game is short and fast-paced, with a fast travel system that allows players to quickly warp around and explore the map. Importance 4%	The game is short and fast-paced, with a fast travel system that allows players to quickly warp around and explore the map.	4%
Keyboard/mouse controls are good Description Some reviewers found that playing with a keyboard and mouse is more comfortable than using a gamepad. Importance 4%	Some reviewers found that playing with a keyboard and mouse is more comfortable than using a gamepad.	4%